JP3420892B2 - Acupressure substitute stimulator and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an acupressure substitute stimulator and a method for manufacturing the same. When the human body suffers from neuralgia, neuralgia, stiff shoulders, low back pain, and other irregularities, the reaction mainly appears as pain in the relevant area of the superficial portion of the human body. This pain may be felt directly or indirectly by pushing, but the part where this pain is felt is called the pain point. This invention is affixed to a region where the above-mentioned pain points are continuous in the surface layer of the human body, and by stimulating that region to promote blood circulation, an acupressure substitute stimulator that softens or eliminates the pain, And a manufacturing method thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art 58-28589
No. 142142), there is FIG. 19 devised by the inventor.
Acupressure substitute stimulators such as are proposed. This stimulator is made of synthetic resin, and a pulse-shaped projection 50 having a height of about 0.5 mm is formed radially from the center on the surface of a thin circular substrate 5 having a diameter of about 5 mm. The smooth back surface is attached to the center of the pressure sensitive adhesive coated adhesive sheet 6. The adhesive sheets 6 are attached to a predetermined release mount 7 at predetermined intervals, respectively, and the substrate 5 is exposed through window holes 70 formed in the release mount 7. When this stimulator is used by peeling off the adhesive sheet 6 from the release liner 7 and attaching it to the skin surface in a state where the protrusion 50 is in contact with the skin, the protrusion 50 is pressed against the skin by the adhesive sheet 6, and The peripheral nerves in the superficial layer are stimulated to correct the disorder, so that the pain in the related area is also resolved.

In order to manufacture the aforementioned acupressure substitute stimulator, as described in the above-mentioned publication (page 2, left column, lines 20-22), first, the central portion of the adhesive sheet 6 cut into a circle. The substrate 5 is attached to the peeling mount 7 having a predetermined size, and the window holes 7 are provided at intervals such that the adhesive sheets 6 do not interfere with each other.
Process 0. Then, the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 6 is attached to the release liner 7 from the back side so that the substrate 5 is exposed from the window 70, and is manufactured.

[0004]

By the way, the pain points on the surface layer of the human body due to biological modulation such as rheumatism, neuralgia, stiff neck, back pain, etc. often appear in a relatively wide area. In such a case, for example, FIG. 2
As indicated by 0 , it is necessary to apply tens or hundreds of the above-mentioned stimulators to the skin surface at narrow intervals, and therefore the conventional stimulator has the following problems. The first is very it takes time when pasting multiple stimulation device as shown in Figure 20 to the skin surface. Second, when it is attached to the skin surface as shown in FIG. 20 , the adhesive sheets 6 of the adjacent stimulating pieces overlap in many parts in a triple manner. That is, the pressing force of 5 does not sufficiently act, and the stimulation by the protrusion 50 of the stimulator is reduced.

In the conventional stimulator, since one substrate 5, which is a stimulating piece, is attached to one adhesive sheet 6, as described above, the substrate 5 is adhered to the adhesive sheet 6 and then the release mount. Even if each adhesive sheet 6 is attached to 7, the substrate 5 can be attached almost accurately so that the substrate 5 is exposed from the window hole 70. However, when the stimulus main body has a larger planar size or has a structure in which a large number of stimulus pieces are attached to one adhesive sheet, the stimulus main body There is a problem that it is very difficult to attach the adhesive sheet to the release liner so that the piece is exposed from the window of the release liner, and it takes time.

An object of the present invention is to provide an acupressure substitute stimulator which can be applied very easily and quickly when the stimulating projections are applied so as to be densely packed on a wide area of the skin surface. To do. Another object of the present invention is to provide acupressure that does not reduce irritation to the human body surface layer by the protrusions for stimulation when the protrusions for stimulation are densely attached to a relatively wide area on the skin surface. To provide a substitute stimulator. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a finger pressure substitute stimulator that can be manufactured more easily so that the stimulus main body or the stimulus piece is accurately exposed from the window of the release mount. is there.

[0007]

The acupressure substitute stimulator and its manufacturing method according to the present invention are configured as follows in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. That is, the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 1 has a projection 11 having an arbitrary planar shape on the surface.
A large number of thin stimulus substrates 10 having
0 a stimulus main body 1 integrally formed with a synthetic resin and a flexible connecting piece 12 that continuously connects the stimulus main body 1 in a planar state, and the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the stimulus main body 1 in a plane area. And a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2 having a larger planar area than that of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2, and is attached to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2 to expose the stimulus main body 1 in the state of being attached to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface. The release liner 3 having the window hole 30 is provided. When the stimulus main body 1 is made of, for example, a semi-hard synthetic resin, and the stimulus substrate 10 has a circular planar shape, the stimulus substrate 10 is designed to have a diameter R of about 3 to 8 mm shown in FIG. preferable. Moreover, the thickness t1 of the stimulation substrate 10 is 0.5.
~ 1.0 mm, the height of the highest part of the protrusion 11 h = 0.5
~ 0.7 mm, thickness t2 of connecting piece 12 = 0.1-0.3 mm
It is preferable to design each to a certain degree. These dimensions and shapes are selected according to the degree of stimulation to be applied to the surface layer of the human body by the stimulator.

In the acupressure substitute stimulator according to a second aspect of the present invention, a large number of projections 11 having an arbitrary plane shape are formed on the surface at predetermined intervals through grooves 13 having flexibility, and are integrally molded of semi-hard synthetic resin. Thin plate-shaped stimulation subject 1, said stimulation subject 1
The back surface of the adhesive sheet 2 is adhered and has a plane area larger than the plane area of the stimulus main body 1, and a plane area larger than that of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2, and is attached to the pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2. Stimulator 1 in the state of being attached to
The release liner 3 is provided with a window hole 30 for exposing the sheet.

In the method for manufacturing the acupressure substitute stimulator according to a third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of thin stimulus substrates 10 having projections 11 having an arbitrary plane shape on the surface thereof and flexibility for connecting the stimulus substrates 10 to each other are provided. The stimulus main body 1 including the connecting piece 12 is integrally molded with a synthetic resin, and the stimulus main body 1 is attached to the adhesive surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 2 and has a larger plane area than the adhesive surface. Is processed, and the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 exposed from the window hole 30.

In the method for manufacturing the acupressure substitute stimulator according to the fourth aspect, a thin plate-shaped stimulus in which a large number of projections 11 having an arbitrary flat shape are formed at predetermined intervals on the surface through flexible grooves 13. The main body 1 is integrally molded with a semi-hard synthetic resin, and the size of the stimulus main body 1 can be accommodated in the release mount 3 attached to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 and having a larger plane area than the adhesive surface in plan view. The window hole 30 of the above is processed, and on the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 exposed from the window hole 30,
It is characterized in that the back surface of the stimulation subject 1 is adhered.

[0011]

With reference to the DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter FIGS 18, illustrating the embodiment of acupressure substitute stimulation device according to the invention, an embodiment of a manufacturing method thereof. 1 is a partially broken partial plan view showing a first embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator and its manufacturing method according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged sectional view taken along the arrow AA of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the arrow BB, FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the stimulator of FIG. 1 attached to the skin surface, and FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a second embodiment of the stimulator according to the present invention and a manufacturing method thereof, FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a third embodiment of the stimulator according to the present invention and a manufacturing method thereof, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.
10 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view taken along arrow C-C of FIG. 10, FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a stimulator according to the present invention and a fifth embodiment of the manufacturing method thereof, and FIG. 11 is a stimulator according to the present invention and a manufacturing method thereof. 6 is a partial plan view showing a sixth embodiment, FIG. 12 is a partial plan view showing a stimulator according to the present invention and a seventh embodiment of the manufacturing method thereof, and FIG. 13 is a partial plan view showing the stimulator according to the present invention and an eighth embodiment of the manufacturing method thereof. FIG . 14 is a partial plan view showing the present invention.
Of the ninth embodiment of the stimulator and manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention
FIG. 15 is an enlarged plan view, and FIG. 15 is a partially enlarged sectional view of the stimulator shown in FIG.
16 and 16 show a stimulator and a manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a partial plan view showing a tenth embodiment according to the present invention.
Partial flat plate showing an eleventh embodiment of stimulator and manufacturing method thereof
FIG. 18 is a plan view showing a stimulator and a manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.
It is a partial top view which shows 12th Embodiment.

First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 5 show an embodiment of a finger pressure substitute stimulator according to claim 1 of the present invention. Each stimulus subject 1
Are integrally molded in a band shape from a semi-hard synthetic resin, and are flexible such that a large number of thin circular stimulation substrates 10 having a circular plane and adjacent stimulation substrates 10 are continuously arranged in a line in a plan view. And each connecting piece 12 having the property. The back surface of the stimulus body 1 has an average diameter of several μm to 3
It is formed on a rough surface with unevenness of about 0 μm. Parallel trilobal protrusions 11 are formed on the surface of the stimulating substrate 10, and the protrusions 11 have lower end portions and central portions as shown in FIGS. It is slightly arcuate. The ridge of each protrusion 11 has an arc-shaped cross section, and both surfaces of each protrusion 11 are steeply inclined so that the thickness gradually decreases from the base toward the ridge. Each connecting piece 12
Is narrower than the diameter of the stimulation substrate 10 as shown in FIG.
Moreover, it is formed thinner than the stimulation substrate 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
0 has a diameter R of about 5 mm, and the thickness t1 of the stimulation substrate 10 is t1 = 0.
6 mm, height h of the highest portion of the protrusion 11 = 0.6 mm, base width w of the protrusion 11 = 0.6 mm, wall thickness t2 of the connecting piece 12 =
Each is designed to be about 0.15 mm. Stimulation substrate 1
The distance between 0s (the length of the connecting piece 12 in the left-right direction in FIG. 1) is designed to be slightly smaller than the diameter of the stimulation substrate 10.

The back side of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the adhesive sheet 2 having a larger plane area than the stimulus main body 1. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2 is one in which a pressure-sensitive adhesive is applied to one surface of a cloth-shaped sheet made of a soft synthetic resin. A release liner 3 having a window 30 formed in the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 for accommodating the stimulus main body 1 in a planar manner.
Is attached, and the stimulus main body 1 is exposed from the window 30. In this embodiment, a plurality of adhesive sheets 2 to which the stimulus main body 1 is adhesively held are attached to one release mount 3 so as to be in parallel contact with each other.

To manufacture the acupressure substitute stimulator of this embodiment, the stimulus main body 1 is manufactured by injection molding. Also,
The adhesive sheet 2 having the release liner 3 attached to the adhesive surface is cut into a predetermined shape, and the window hole 30 is punched in the release liner 3. Then, the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 exposed from the window 30. This manufacturing method is an embodiment corresponding to the manufacturing method of claim 3 . The cutting of the adhesive sheet 2 and the processing of the window hole 30 in the release liner 3 may be performed simultaneously or separately.

In the above-mentioned acupressure substitute stimulator, the adhesive sheet 2 is peeled off from the release liner 3, and as shown in FIG. 4, the projections 11 of the stimulation substrate 10 are in contact with the skin surface a in the area where the pain points are dense. The adhesive sheet 2 is attached to the skin surface a for use. The adhesive sheet 2 is preferably applied in a state where wrinkles on the skin surface a are stretched. If the pain area is large,
In a similar manner, a plurality of stimulators are arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions and attached to the skin surface a. In such a case, the stimulating boards 10 of the stimulating tools adjacent to the connecting piece 2 of the stimulating tool are arranged next to each other, that is, the stimulating boards 10 of the adjacent stimulating tools are arranged in a zigzag pattern. Is preferred. In this usage state, as shown in FIG. 4, the stimulation substrate 10 has the adhesive sheet 2
The protrusions 11 on the stimulating substrate 10 are pressed into the surface of the human body by the skin, and the protrusions 11 stimulate the peripheral nerves in the surface layer of the living body to promote correction of the modulation of the living body and also cause pain. Disappear.

According to the stimulator of the first embodiment, the skin surface a
When attached to, the stimulus main body 1 easily follows and bends to the convex or concave skin surface a in the portion of the flexible connecting piece 12. Even when the shape of the surface of the skin on which the stimulator is attached changes due to the movement of the body, the stimulus main body 1 bends following the change. Since the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 2 do not overlap between the stimulation substrates 10 arranged in a row, the stimulation of the living body surface layer portion by the projections 11 of the stimulation substrates 10 is not reduced. Since the stimulation main body 1 is formed with a large number of stimulation substrates 10 having protrusions 11, even when the pain points are concentrated in a wide area of the surface layer of the living body, it is possible to quickly and quickly reach the skin surface in those areas. Can be easily pasted. Further, when the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is smooth, the stimulus main body 1 may deviate from the initial adhesive position on the adhesive sheet 2 when an external force is applied when the temperature is high. Is formed on a fine rough surface, it is possible to prevent the stimulus main body 1 from shifting from the initial adhesion position.

According to the above-described method for manufacturing a stimulator, when the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the adhesive sheet 2, the stimulus main body 1
It can be easily and efficiently adhered so that it fits nicely into the window hole 30 of the release liner 3.

In the first embodiment, the intervals between the stimulation substrates 10 are substantially constant, but the stimulation substrates 10 may be formed at different intervals depending on the position where the stimulator is attached.

Second Embodiment FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 1 . In the stimulator of this embodiment, the planar shapes of the protrusions 11 of the adjacent stimulation substrates 10 are different in each stimulation subject 1. That is, between the adjacent stimulation substrates 10, three stripe-shaped projections 11 are formed on the surface of one stimulation board 10, and one stripe-shaped projection 11 is formed on the surface of the other stimulation board 10. A strip-shaped window hole 30 having a width slightly larger than the diameter of each stimulation substrate 10 is formed on the release liner 3, and the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 exposed from the window hole 30 has the adhesive main body 1 of The back side is adhesive. As the projection 11 has a simpler planar shape, the stimulation by the projection 11 is stronger. Therefore, according to the stimulator of this embodiment, the adjacent stimulation substrates 10 are:
The protrusion 11 of one stimulation substrate 10 and the other stimulation substrate 10
With the projections 11 of, the stimuli having different strengths are applied to the surface layer of the living body. Therefore, more varied stimuli can be applied to the surface layer of the living body. Other configurations, operations, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator according to this embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator according to the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0020] The Third Embodiment FIG. 7, further acupressure substitute stimulation device corresponding to claim 1
Other embodiments are shown. In the stimulator according to this embodiment, as in the stimulator according to the second embodiment, a plurality of adhesive sheets 2 to which the stimulus main body 1 is adhered are attached to one release mount 3, but they are adjacent to each other. Stimulation tool mutual projection 11,1
In No. 1, one of them is a tri-striped parallel protrusion and the other one is a striated protrusion.

According to the stimulator of the third embodiment, a stimulator having a unilateral protrusion 11 is used in a portion where strong stimulation is required, and a trilobal protrusion is used in a portion where strong stimulation is not required. The use of the stimulator having 11 has the advantage that it can be selectively used according to the degree of pain at the pain point.
In addition, the stimulation main body 1 of the adjacent stimulator is mutually connected to the stimulation substrate 10
Are arranged so that they are staggered, and the adhesive sheet 2 of each stimulator is also cut along the planar shape of the stimulus main body 1 so that both sides are corrugated (the adhesive sheet 2 is the stimulating substrate 10). The parts on both sides of the adhesive sheet 2 are expanded along the shape of the stimulation substrate 10 and the parts on both sides of the connecting piece 12 are narrowed.) Therefore, there is little waste of the material of the adhesive sheet 2. Other configurations, operations, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator of this embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

Fourth Embodiment FIGS. 8 and 9 show still another embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 1 . In the stimulator according to this embodiment, ridge-like protrusions 11 are radially formed on the surface of each stimulating substrate 10 in the stimulating body 1 at intervals of 120 ° from the center thereof. Then, by changing the direction of the projection 11 between the adjacent stimulation substrates 10 by 90 degrees, the planar shape is changed. The protrusion 11 has an end portion and a central portion of the substrate 10 lower than other portions,
Its side surface shape is formed in an arc shape. Stimulation substrate 1
The connecting piece 12 that is continuous with 0 has a thickness substantially the same as that of the substrate 10 as shown in FIG. 9, but by forming a plurality of grooves 13 in parallel in the width direction on each connecting piece 12, Each connecting piece 12 has flexibility.

In the stimulator of the fourth embodiment, the planar shapes of the protrusions 11, 11 of the adjacent stimulating substrates 10 are changed. A more varied stimulus can be given to a predetermined area of the part. Other configurations, operations, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator of this embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0024] Fifth Embodiment FIG. 10, further acupressure substitute stimulation device corresponding to claim 1
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. In the stimulator of this embodiment, adjacent stimulating substrates 10 in the stimulating body 1 have different plane areas, and one of them has a diameter of about 6 mm and the other has a diameter of about 3 mm. Further, the planar shape of the protrusion 11 formed on the large-diameter stimulation substrate 10 is a parallel three-striped protrusion,
The protrusions 11 formed on the small-diameter stimulus substrate 10 are linear protrusions. Adjacent stimulators affixed to one release mount 3 are arranged such that the large and small stimulus substrates 10 and 10 are arranged side by side, and one stimulator has a large-diameter stimulus substrate 10 on the side. The stimulation substrates 10 having a small diameter of the other stimulator are arranged so as to be located. Then, the adhesive sheets 2 of the adjacent stimulators are cut so that both sides are corrugated along the planar shape of the stimulus main body 1 adhered to them, so that the material of the adhesive sheet 2 is less wasted. It is designed to be.

In the stimulator of the fifth embodiment, the adjacent stimulating substrates 10 have different diameters, and the projections formed on them have different planar shapes. A more varied stimulation can be given to the part. Other configurations and actions of the stimulator of the fifth embodiment,
Since the effects and the manufacturing method are almost the same as those of the stimulator of the first embodiment, their explanations are omitted.

[0026] Sixth Embodiment FIG. 11, further acupressure substitute stimulation device corresponding to claim 1
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. The stimulus main body 1 in the stimulator of this embodiment has a thin, narrow connecting piece 12 having flexibility with respect to one stimulating substrate 10 in the center.
Via the four stimulating substrates 10 at an angular interval of approximately 90 °.
Are formed to be continuous. On the lower surface of the release liner 3 in which the window hole 30 having a size for accommodating the stimulus main body 1 is formed, an adhesive sheet 2 cut wider than the plane contour of the stimulus main body 1 is formed.
Are closely arranged side by side, and the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 exposed from the window 30.

According to the stimulator of the sixth embodiment, the five stimulating substrates 10 are arranged in a state of being spread in the vertical and horizontal directions in a well-balanced manner, so that the area where the pain point exists in the surface layer of the living body is relatively narrow. Suitable for use in. Sixth
Other configurations, operations, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator of the embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the first embodiment, and therefore their description is omitted.

[0028] The seventh embodiment 12, further acupressure substitute stimulation device corresponding to claim 1
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. In the stimulator of this embodiment, the thin stimulus substrates 10 in the stimulus main body 1 are arranged in two rows and zigzags at substantially uniform intervals, and the stimulus substrates 10 adjacent to each other diagonally are thinner. It is continuous through each connecting piece 12 having a narrow width. On the surface of each stimulating substrate 10 having a plane circular shape, a plane cross-shaped protrusion 11 is formed.

In the stimulator of the seventh embodiment, since the stimulating substrates 10 are arranged in two rows, when the pain points are concentrated on a wide area of the surface layer of the living body, the stimulating boards 10 are more likely to be exposed on the skin surface of those areas. It can be applied more quickly and easily. Further, since the stimulation substrate 10 in one row and the stimulation substrate 10 in the adjacent row are arranged in a zigzag shape, the stimulation substrate 10 is attached to the area of the skin surface where the pain point exists so as to be positioned in a well-balanced manner, A well-balanced stimulating effect is obtained.
Other configurations, actions, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator of the seventh embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the first embodiment, and therefore their description is omitted.

Eighth Embodiment FIG. 13 shows a further acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 1 .
Another embodiment is shown in FIG. In the stimulator of this embodiment, the thin stimulus substrates 10 in the stimulus main body 1 are arranged in three rows at substantially uniform intervals, and the stimulus substrates 10 in adjacent rows are arranged in a zigzag pattern. The stimulation substrates 10 that are adjacent to each other are connected to each other via the connecting pieces 12 that are thinner and have a narrower width. Adhesive sheets 2 on which the stimulus main body 1 is adhered and held are closely arranged and attached to one sheet of release liner 3. However, the stimulus main bodies 1 in adjacent stimulators have a mutual stimulus substrate 10 in a lined state. It is reversed so that the material of the adhesive sheet 2 is not wasted. Other configurations, actions, effects, and manufacturing methods of the stimulator of the eighth embodiment are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the seventh embodiment, and the manufacturing method thereof is substantially the same as that of the stimulator of the first embodiment. , Their explanations are omitted.

Ninth Embodiment FIGS. 14 and 15 show an embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 2 . In the stimulator according to this embodiment, the surface of the thin plate-shaped stimulus main body 1 integrally molded of semi-rigid synthetic resin has a fourth interval at predetermined intervals.
A planar Y-shaped protrusion 11 similar to that of the stimulator of the embodiment is formed. The stimulus main body 1 has grooves 13 formed in parallel with each other along the width direction between the protrusions 11 on the surface thereof.
The entire structure is flexible. Also in the stimulator of this embodiment, when the adhesive sheet 2 having the stimulus main body 1 adhered and held is peeled off from the release liner 3 and attached to the skin surface, the stimulus main body 1 having flexibility is convex or concave. It easily follows the skin and bends. The prick of this embodiment
In order to manufacture a hard tool, the stimulus main body 1 is manufactured by injection molding.
Adhesive sheet that is manufactured and has a release liner 3 attached to its adhesive surface
2 along the planar shape of the stimulation subject 1
Cut into a flat area larger than the flat area and also in plan view
In the above, a window hole 30 having a size for accommodating the stimulation subject 1 is added.
Work. Then, the adhesive strip exposed from the window hole 30.
Adhere the back side of the stimulus main body 1 to the adhesive side of the hood 2.
It The above manufacturing method corresponds to the manufacturing method of claim 4.
It Other configurations, actions, and effects of the stimulator of the ninth embodiment are as follows.
Since they are almost the same as the stimulator of the first embodiment,
The description is omitted.

Tenth Embodiment FIG. 16 shows another embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 2 . This form of stimulator
The protrusions 11 formed on the surface of the main body 1 are arranged at substantially uniform intervals.
The protrusions 11 are arranged in two rows and zigzags.
Corresponding to such an arrangement, the planar shape of the stimulation subject 1 is also zigzag.
It is formed in a strip shape. The planar shape of each protrusion 11 is
Similar to the protrusion 11 in the stimulator of one embodiment,
A parallel, dense, three-striped protrusion with a central protrusion
The part is long and the protrusions on both sides are slightly shorter.
However, the projections 11 adjacent to each other have their directions 90 degrees.
° The difference in their planar shape
ing. The mutual spacing of each protrusion 11 is the longest of each protrusion 11.
It is set smaller than the length of the large protrusion.

In the stimulator of this form, the projections 11 are arranged in two rows.
Since they are lined up, the pain points are concentrated on a large area of the surface layer of the living body.
Existing on the skin surface in these areas is much faster.
It can be applied quickly and easily. One row of protrusions 11
Since the protrusions 11 in the next row are arranged in a zigzag shape,
The protrusion 11 is well-balanced to the area of the skin surface where the pain point exists.
Sticking to position, overall well balanced
A stimulating effect can be obtained. The adjacent protrusion in each row is
Since it changes in a plane in different directions,
Can give more varied stimuli. Stimulator
The body 1 has 11 phases of protrusions that are diagonally adjacent to each other on its surface.
Having flexibility due to each groove 13 formed between each other
Therefore, it is easy to follow the convex or concave skin surface
Get up. Other configurations, operations, and effects of the stimulator according to the tenth embodiment
Is almost the same as the stimulator of the first embodiment.
The description is omitted. The manufacturing method is the same as that of the ninth embodiment.
Since it is almost the same as the stimulator, its explanation is also omitted.

Eleventh Embodiment FIG. 17 shows still another embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 2 . This form of stimulator prick
The super-main body 1 is a plane cross-shaped protrusion 1 formed on the surface thereof.
1 in 3 rows at even intervals and 11 phases of protrusions in adjacent rows
They are arranged in a zigzag pattern. According to
Balances the protrusion 11 to the area of the skin surface where the pain point exists.
It is affixed so that it is well-positioned, and it is well balanced overall.
A stimulating effect can be obtained. Other than the stimulator of this embodiment
The configuration, action, and effect of are substantially the same as those of the stimulator of the ninth embodiment.
Therefore, the description thereof will be omitted. This embodiment
The acupressure substitute device is similar to the acupressure substitute device of the ninth embodiment.
5. The manufacturing method according to claim 4, wherein the manufacturing method is
Corresponding to.

Twelfth Embodiment FIG. 18 shows still another embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator according to claim 2 . For this form of stimulator
On the surface of the stimulating subject 1,
Through the groove 13 at four points at angular intervals of about 90 °
Each protrusion 11 is formed. The planar shape of each protrusion 11 is
It is parallel to three stripes, and the central projection 11 and each projection around it.
The origin 11 has its plane orientation different by 90 degrees. this
According to the form of the stimulator, the five protrusions 11 are arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions.
Since it is arranged in a well-lanced state,
Use when the area where the pain point exists in the layer is relatively small.
Suitable for use. Stimulator 1 is on the surface
Is formed between the central protrusion 11 and another protrusion 11.
Since each groove 13 has flexibility, it has a convex or concave shape.
It easily follows and bends to a planar skin surface. Of this embodiment
The manufacturing method of the stimulator is the manufacturing method of the stimulator of the ninth embodiment.
The description is omitted because it is almost the same.

Other Embodiments Also in the stimulators of the ninth to twelfth embodiments , some of the protrusions 11 and the other protrusions 11 can be configured to have different planar shapes and sizes.

[0037]

The acupressure substitute stimulator according to the present invention has the following effects. That is, according to the stimulator according to claim 1, the release liner 3 is peeled off from the adhesive sheet 2,
When the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2 is attached to the skin surface, the stimulus main body 1 easily follows the convex or concave skin surface and bends at the portion of the flexible connecting piece 12. Therefore, even if the stimulation main body 1 is formed with a plurality of stimulation substrates 10 having the protrusions 11, the stimulation main body 1 can be used by being smoothly attached to the skin surface. Since the adhesive sheets 2 do not overlap between the stimulation substrates 10 arranged in rows, the protrusions 11 of the stimulation substrates 10 are not overlapped.
The irritation to the surface layer of the body is not reduced. In addition, the stimulation main body 1 has a plurality of stimulation substrates 1 having protrusions 11.
Since 0 is formed, even if the pain points are concentrated on a wide area of the surface layer of the living body, the pain points can be attached to the skin surface of those areas very efficiently.

According to the stimulator of the second aspect , the stimulus main body 1 is integrally molded of semi-hard synthetic resin, and
Since the grooves 13 formed at predetermined intervals have flexibility, they are suitable for mass production of the stimulus main body 1.

According to the manufacturing method of claims 3 and 4 , when the stimulating body 1 or the stimulating piece 4 is adhered to the adhesive sheet 2, the stimulating body 1 or the stimulating piece 4 is inside the window hole 30 of the release liner 3. It can adhere easily and efficiently so that it fits neatly.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway partial plan view showing a first embodiment of the acupressure substitute stimulator and a method for manufacturing the same according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the arrow AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the arrow BB of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the state where the stimulator of FIG. 1 is attached to the skin surface.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a stimulus main body in the stimulator of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a second embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a third embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a stimulator and a manufacturing method therefor according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the arrow C-C in FIG.

FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a fifth embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a partial plan view showing a sixth embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a partial plan view showing a seventh embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial plan view showing an eighth embodiment of the stimulator and the manufacturing method thereof according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a partially enlarged plan view showing a ninth embodiment of the stimulator according to the present invention.

15 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view of the stimulator of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a partial plan view showing a tenth embodiment of a stimulator according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a partial plan view showing an eleventh embodiment of a stimulator according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a partial plan view showing a twelfth embodiment of the stimulator according to the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a partial plan view of a conventional stimulator.

20 is a partial plan view of the stimulator of FIG. 19 attached to the skin.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 stimulus subject 10 stimulation board 11,40,50 Protrusion 12 connecting pieces 13 groove 2,6 Adhesive sheet 3,7 Release mount 30, 31, 70 window holes 4 stimulation pieces 5 substrates

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(57) [Claims] 1. A composite of a large number of thin stimulation substrates 10 having projections 11 of arbitrary planar shape on the surface thereof, and a flexible connecting piece 12 for continuously connecting the stimulation substrates 10 in a planar arrangement. A stimulus main body 1 integrally formed of a resin, a back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered, and a plane area of the stimulus body 1 is larger than that of the stimulus body 1, and a plane area is larger than that of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 2. A pressure-sensitive adhesive substitute, comprising: a release liner 3 that is attached to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 and has a window hole 30 that exposes the stimulus main body 1 in the state of being attached to the adhesive surface. Stimulator. 2. A thin plate-shaped stimulus main body 1 integrally formed with semi-hard synthetic resin, in which a large number of projections 11 having an arbitrary flat shape are formed on a surface at predetermined intervals via flexible grooves 13. The back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is adhered, and the flat surface area is larger than the flat surface area of the stimulus main body 1, and the flat surface area is larger than the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 2, and is stuck on the pressure sensitive adhesive surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet 2. An acupressure substitute stimulator, comprising: a release liner 3 having a window hole 30 for exposing the stimulus main body 1 in a state of being attached to the adhesive surface. 3. A stimulus main body 1 composed of a plurality of thin stimulus substrates 10 having protrusions 11 having an arbitrary plane shape on the surface thereof and a flexible connecting piece 12 which connects the stimulus substrates 10 to each other is made of a synthetic resin. Adhesive sheet 2 with integral molding
The release pad 3 having a larger planar area than that of the adhesive surface is processed into a window hole 30 having a size in which the stimulus main body 1 can be accommodated in a plan view, and the adhesive exposed from the window hole 30. The back surface of the stimulus main body 1 is made to adhere to the adhesive surface of the sheet 2, and the manufacturing method of the acupressure substitute stimulator. 4. A thin plate-shaped stimulus main body 1 in which a large number of projections 11 having an arbitrary flat shape are formed on a surface at predetermined intervals through flexible grooves 13, and the stimulus main body 1 is integrally molded from a semi-hard synthetic resin. , A window hole 30 having a size in which the stimulus main body 1 is accommodated in a plan view is formed on the release liner 3 that is attached to the adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2 and has a larger plane area than the adhesive surface. A method for manufacturing a finger-pressure substitute stimulator, comprising adhering the back surface of the stimulus main body 1 to the exposed adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet 2.